Pensions

Our research explores the relationship between pensions, labour force participation, and productivity. We analyse how decisions regarding extended working lives and training are made, and how these relate to employability and performance at later stages of one’s career. This shows that pensions are not merely a financial issue, but are deeply intertwined with how individuals shape their careers and how organizations manage their workforce. For the scientific community, this provides new insights into the interaction between human capital, work behaviour, and institutional context. For policymakers, it offers guidance on understanding which mechanisms contribute to higher productivity and longer careers, and where risks may arise for the sustainability of the pension system and the labour market as a whole.

To investigate the relationship between pensions, labour force participation, and productivity, we employ a wide range of methods, including natural experiments, laboratory experiments, and stated preference experiments. This combination allows us to accurately analyse both causal effects and behavioural choices, generating insights that are scientifically robust as well as policy-relevant.